Aboitiz Foods in Malaysia: Empowering Communities and Preserving the Environment

In line with its commitment to sustainably feeding Asia, Aboitiz Foods is taking purposeful steps to support its local communities and the environment. Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #13: Climate Action, the company recently launched two key initiatives in the Malaysian region.

Gold Coin Sarawak Supports Local Communities with Solar Solutions

Gold Coin Sarawak has partnered with Pestec International BHD to bring safer, brighter nights to rural villages through a solar lighting project. Many communities, where both current and former employees reside, lack access to reliable electricity.

To address this, the partnership will provide 40 solar lamp kits and communal lighting units to selected villages, benefiting approximately 150 residents. The project includes installation and basic training, empowering residents with a sustainable lighting solution and enabling them to continue essential activities after dark.

Gold Coin Malaysia launches Project ROOTS

On July 6, Gold Coin Malaysia officially launched Project ROOTS: Restoring Our Oceans, Trees, and Shores. This environmental initiative, which aims to combat coastal erosion and marine pollution, saw volunteers from Gold Coin Port Klang and Gold Coin Sarawak collaborate with local communities and Majis Perbandaran Kuala Langat (MPKL) for a clean-up and tree-planting drive at Kelanang Beach, Selangor.
The project also included the installation of new amenities and educational signboards to raise public awareness about environmental conservation.

These initiatives are a testament to Gold Coin Malaysia’s dedication to nourishing the future by fostering resilient communities and a healthier planet.

Read the full article on the Aboitiz Foods website here.

 

FAQs

1. What is the main objective of the solar lighting project in Sarawak, Malaysia?
   To improve the quality of life for residents in rural Sarawak by providing access to safe, sustainable, and reliable solar lighting solutions, reducing their reliance on kerosene lamps due to the lack of electricity.
2. Who is Aboitiz Foods partnering with for the Solar lighting project?
   Aboitiz Foods, through Gold Coin Sarawak, is partnering with Pestec International BHD.
3. What is Project ROOTS?
   Project ROOTS stands for “Restoring Our Oceans, Trees, and Shores.”, an initiative to address issues like coastal erosion, marine pollution, and deforestation through activities like beach clean-ups and tree planting.
4. Where did they launch Project ROOTS?
   Kelanang Beach, Banting, Kuala Langat, Selangor, Malaysia.